New HBO Max Ad-Supported Tier Is Available Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 02, 2021 For even further savings, HBO Max is offering new and returning subscribers the option to pre-pay and save more than 15% by signing up for the ad-supported tier of HBO Max for $99.99/year or without ads for $149.99/year. ...
Tune in to the New Historical Fiction Podcast THE AGITATORS: THE STORY OF SUSAN B. ANTHONY AND FREDERICK DOUGLAS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 28, 2020 The Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission, the National Park Service, and public media organization PRX today announced a new historical fiction audio drama podcast: 'The Agitators: The Story of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass.'...
Regina Taylor Partners With SMU on New Initiative THE BLACK ALBUM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 01, 2021 Golden Globe-winning actor, playwright, and activist Regina Taylor is partnering with Southern Methodist University’s Meadows School of the Arts, and is seeking collaborators to create a multifaceted, activist-driven initiative, the black album. mixtape....
HAMILTON, THE PROM & More Among 2021 Golden Globe Nominees - See Full List!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 03, 2021 This morning, Hollywood legends Sarah Jessica Parker and Taraji P. Henson revealed the nominees for the The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA)'s 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards. ...
ACADEMY DIALOGUES Series Continues With Conversation on Gender Equality
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 08, 2020 Today, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released the next episode in its “Academy Dialogues: It Starts with Us” conversation series titled “Reaching Gender Equity in Hollywood,” available now on YouTube. ...
Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guest, Tony nominee Joaquina Kalukango
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - November 23, 2020 Today's episode features beloved Broadway beltress Eden Espinosa, who is most recognized for her critically acclaimed portrayal of Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway and in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Listen as she chats about finding peace in the chaos of the pandemic, how she has coped with life wit...
Janelle Monáe Closes LOVECRAFT COUNTRY With A Virtual Reality Concert Experience
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 12, 2020 To celebrate the season finale of the new series LOVECRAFT COUNTRY, HBO will close out their Lovecraft Country: Sanctum Social VR experience by transporting invited guests into Music of the Cosmos....
HBO Max Presents 'Our Stories To Tell' At Sundance Film Festival
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 26, 2021 HBO Max will host Our Stories to Tell, a multi-day, virtual experience with various invite-only and public events to empower and celebrate the streamer’s commitment to African American, Asian American, LGBTQ+ and Latinx audiences during the first weekend of the Sundance Film Festival...
HAMILTON Wins a Special AFI Award
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 25, 2021 The Disney Plus pro-shot edition of 'Hamilton' will be honored with a special award at the 2020 AFI Awards! ...
HBO Max Launches Customizable Profile Image Feature
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 22, 2021 Starting today, users can upload a photo or take a new photo via supported tablets and mobile devices or can choose an avatar from popular HBO Originals, Max Originals and classic animated and kid-friendly titles....
Who Took Home GOLDEN GLOBES? See the Full List of Winners Here!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 28, 2021 Award-winning comedy icons Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosted the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards, celebrating the best in film and television. The telecast aired live coast to coast tonight, Sunday, February 28, 2021 from 5-8 p.m. PST/8-11 p.m. EST on NBC. ...
Jonathan Majors Will Star in Upcoming ANT-MAN Film
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 14, 2020 Deadline reports that 'Lovecraft Country' star Jonathan Majors has joined the cast of the next 'Ant-Man' film. ...
Emmy-Nominated Writer-Producer Team Jonathan Kidd, Sonya Winton-Odamtten Join L.A Theatre Works Board Of Directors
by A.A. Cristi - July 23, 2021 Playwright/documentarian team-turned-Emmy-nominated television writer/producers Jonathan Kidd and Sonya Winton-Odamtten have joined the board of directors of L.A. Theatre Works, the world's leading producer of audio theater. ...
Cynthia Erivo, Amber Riley, and More Will Lead MCC Theater Benefit Performance of SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY
by Stephi Wild - November 23, 2020 MCC Theater has announced today that they will present a benefit performance of the Lucille Lortel and Drama Desk Award winning play School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play written by Burnt Umber Playwright-in-Residence Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Kamilah Forbes (Executive Producer, Apollo Th...
THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT Series Premiere Available to Stream for Free on HBO Max
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 18, 2020 The series premiere episode of the Max Original dark comedic thriller THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT, starring Kaley Cuoco (“The Big Bang Theory”), is now available to stream for free. ...
Hollywood Critics Association Announces Full List of Nominations for Inaugural TV Awards
by TV News Desk - July 08, 2021 Nominees include Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Bryan Cranston, Colton Domingo, and more....
The Apollo Theater Announces Fifth Bi-Annual WOW – WOMEN OF THE WORLD FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 16, 2021 Today The Apollo Theater announced plans for the fifth bi-annual WOW – Women of the World Festival, an international festival that elevates the voices, experiences, and truth of women spanning all ages. The festival will take place online this year starting Saturday March 20th to Sunday March 21st....
HBO Max Launches 'See Us' Spotlight Page for Asian American And Pacific Islander History Month
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 27, 2021 Films born out of HBO’s Asian Pacific American Visionaries Short Film Competition will also be featured on the spotlight page, including the 2020 winning films “Lonely Night” directed by Johnson Cheng, “Fine China” directed by Tiffany So and “Si” directed by Thomas Kim....
PaleyFest LA 2021 Announces Full Lineup
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 23, 2021 Starting on Friday, March 26, all programs will be available to view by Citi cardmembers and Paley Members. The initial slate of programming will be available to the public starting on Tuesday, March 30 with additional releases on Wednesday, March 31, and Thursday, April 1 on the Paley Center’s dedi...
CLASS ACTION PARK Makes A Splash on HBO Max
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 03, 2020 Proving that the world’s most dangerous water park is just as beloved today as it was in its heyday of the ‘80s and ‘90s, the new Max Original documentary CLASS ACTION PARK has been the #1 movie on HBO Max since it debuted August 27. ...
Governor Cuomo with Billy Crystal, Judy Gold, Michael J. Fox and More Announced for 92Y Online Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 21, 2020 92Y has announced its upcoming programming featuring Judy Gold, Billy Crystal, the cast of The Queen’s Gambit and much more....
VIDEO: Joaquina Kalukango Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - January 17, 2021 Watch as he chats with 2020 Tony nominee (for Slave Play) Joaquina Kalukango, who stars in Regina King and Kemp Powers' One Night in Miami. The film is available to stream on Prime Video starting today, January 15....
Daveed Diggs, Cynthia Erivo & More Nominated for Critics Choice Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 18, 2021 The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today the series nominees for the 26th annual Critics Choice Awards. The winners will be revealed LIVE on The CW on Sunday, March 7, 2021 from 7-10pm ET/PT, with acclaimed film, television, and stage star Taye Diggs returning to host for his third con...
HAMILTON, Cynthia Erivo, Bernadette Peters & More Earn 2021 Emmy Nominations - See the Full List!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 13, 2021 This morning, Hamilton star Jasmine Cephas Jones and Ron Cephas Jones announced the 2021 Primetime Emmy Nominations, which included 12 nominations for the Disney Plus recording of Hamilton in addition to nomination for Broadway veterans like Billy Porter, Cynthia Erivo, Julie Andrews, the Lopezes an...
Jonathan Majors is Ready For What's Next
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 21, 2020 “We’ve hit a point where we’re all kind of hungry,” Jonathan Majors says. “We want the narrative to be told. We want it to be truthful. The age of authenticity is upon us now.”... |